19 mouthwatering foods to eat in Mexico
Nopalitos is a dish made up of diced nopales, which are part of a cactus. Sometimes they are made into a salad with tomatoes, cilantro, and avocado, or with an egg for breakfast.
![19 mouthwatering foods to eat in Mexico](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticbiassets.in%2Fthumb%2Fmsid-53984556%2Cwidth-700%2Cheight-525%2Cimgsize-391973%2Fnopalitos-is-a-dish-made-up-of-diced-nopales-which-are-part-of-a-cactus-sometimes-they-are-made-into-a-salad-with-tomatoes-cilantro-and-avocado-or-with-an-egg-for-breakfast-.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Elote, or corn on the cob, is a popular street food in Mexico, where it is sold covered in salt, chili powder, butter, cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
![Elote, or corn on the cob, is a popular street food in Mexico, where it is sold covered in salt, chili powder, butter, cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-53984557,width-700,height-525,imgsize-203144/elote-or-corn-on-the-cob-is-a-popular-street-food-in-mexico-where-it-is-sold-covered-in-salt-chili-powder-butter-cheese-sour-cream-and-mayonnaise-.jpg)
Chilaquiles are lightly fried tortilla chips covered in an array of sauces (either green salsa or red salsa, sometimes mole). Chicken, cheese, and various other toppings can also be added.
![Chilaquiles are lightly fried tortilla chips covered in an array of sauces (either green salsa or red salsa, sometimes mole). Chicken, cheese, and various other toppings can also be added.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-53984558,width-700,height-525,imgsize-129676/chilaquiles-are-lightly-fried-tortilla-chips-covered-in-an-array-of-sauces-either-green-salsa-or-red-salsa-sometimes-mole-chicken-cheese-and-various-other-toppings-can-also-be-added-.jpg)
In a soup or dry, fideo (noodles) are often cooked in a tomato-based sauce. Ingredients such as clams, queso fresco, and cilantro are often added for an extra kick.
![In a soup or dry, fideo (noodles) are often cooked in a tomato-based sauce. Ingredients such as clams, queso fresco, and cilantro are often added for an extra kick.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-53984561,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1255440/in-a-soup-or-dry-fideo-noodles-are-often-cooked-in-a-tomato-based-sauce-ingredients-such-as-clams-queso-fresco-and-cilantro-are-often-added-for-an-extra-kick-.jpg)
Flautas, also known as taquitos, are rolled, fried tortillas stuffed with filling, often some sort of meat or cheese. They can be topped with various salsas, sour cream, lettuce, and guacamole.
![Flautas, also known as taquitos, are rolled, fried tortillas stuffed with filling, often some sort of meat or cheese. They can be topped with various salsas, sour cream, lettuce, and guacamole.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-53984562,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1357605/flautas-also-known-as-taquitos-are-rolled-fried-tortillas-stuffed-with-filling-often-some-sort-of-meat-or-cheese-they-can-be-topped-with-various-salsas-sour-cream-lettuce-and-guacamole-.jpg)
Typical street grub, sopes are small disks of fried masa (corn flour dough), which are similar to a tortilla but thicker. They are usually topped with veggies and meats, along with beans, cheese, lettuce, salsas, etc.
![Typical street grub, sopes are small disks of fried masa (corn flour dough), which are similar to a tortilla but thicker. They are usually topped with veggies and meats, along with beans, cheese, lettuce, salsas, etc.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-53984565,width-700,height-525,imgsize-86332/typical-street-grub-sopes-are-small-disks-of-fried-masa-corn-flour-dough-which-are-similar-to-a-tortilla-but-thicker-they-are-usually-topped-with-veggies-and-meats-along-with-beans-cheese-lettuce-salsas-etc-.jpg)
Birria is a popular stew in Guadalajara that is made with marinated goat meat, and usually served with cilantro, onions, and corn tortillas.
![Birria is a popular stew in Guadalajara that is made with marinated goat meat, and usually served with cilantro, onions, and corn tortillas.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-53984566,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1387705/birria-is-a-popular-stew-in-guadalajara-that-is-made-with-marinated-goat-meat-and-usually-served-with-cilantro-onions-and-corn-tortillas-.jpg)
Mole refers to a number of different sauces, but mole poblano, made with chili peppers and chocolate, is the most popular.
![Mole refers to a number of different sauces, but mole poblano, made with chili peppers and chocolate, is the most popular.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-53984567,width-700,height-525,imgsize-58473/mole-refers-to-a-number-of-different-sauces-but-mole-poblano-made-with-chili-peppers-and-chocolate-is-the-most-popular-.jpg)
Tamales are masa filled with meats, cheeses, or veggies, which are wrapped in individual corn husks and steamed. Make sure you take the corn husk off before eating.
![Tamales are masa filled with meats, cheeses, or veggies, which are wrapped in individual corn husks and steamed. Make sure you take the corn husk off before eating.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-53984568,width-700,height-525,imgsize-168965/tamales-are-masa-filled-with-meats-cheeses-or-veggies-which-are-wrapped-in-individual-corn-husks-and-steamed-make-sure-you-take-the-corn-husk-off-before-eating-.jpg)
Menudo is a chili pepper broth soup made with cow stomach and hominy (dried maize kernels).
![Menudo is a chili pepper broth soup made with cow stomach and hominy (dried maize kernels).](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-53984569,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1001933/menudo-is-a-chili-pepper-broth-soup-made-with-cow-stomach-and-hominy-dried-maize-kernels-.jpg)
Tostadas are fried tortillas topped with anything you want. Popular toppings include beans, beef, pork, or fish, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, and queso fresco.
![Tostadas are fried tortillas topped with anything you want. Popular toppings include beans, beef, pork, or fish, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, and queso fresco.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-53984570,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1310562/tostadas-are-fried-tortillas-topped-with-anything-you-want-popular-toppings-include-beans-beef-pork-or-fish-avocado-lettuce-tomatoes-and-queso-fresco-.jpg)
Torta ahogada is a pork (or chicken) sandwich "drowned" in a dried chili pepper sauce, though you can make it less spicy with a tomato-based sauce.
![Torta ahogada is a pork (or chicken) sandwich "drowned" in a dried chili pepper sauce, though you can make it less spicy with a tomato-based sauce.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-53984573,width-700,height-525,imgsize-410219/torta-ahogada-is-a-pork-or-chicken-sandwich-drowned-in-a-dried-chili-pepper-sauce-though-you-can-make-it-less-spicy-with-a-tomato-based-sauce-.jpg)
Tacos al pastor feature marinated pork that's paired with onions, cilantro, a slice of pineapple, and salsa.
![Tacos al pastor feature marinated pork that](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-53984574,width-700,height-525,imgsize-169659/tacos-al-pastor-feature-marinated-pork-thats-paired-with-onions-cilantro-a-slice-of-pineapple-and-salsa-.jpg)
Pozole (posole) is a hominy soup made with pork, onion, and chili pepper, and topped with radishes, limes, avocado, and lettuce.
![Pozole (posole) is a hominy soup made with pork, onion, and chili pepper, and topped with radishes, limes, avocado, and lettuce.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-53984575,width-700,height-525,imgsize-389837/pozole-posole-is-a-hominy-soup-made-with-pork-onion-and-chili-pepper-and-topped-with-radishes-limes-avocado-and-lettuce-.jpg)
Enchiladas are corn tortillas filled with pretty much anything — meat, cheese, veggies, beans, etc. — and rolled shut. They are topped with sauces like salsa or mole, as well as cheese.
![Enchiladas are corn tortillas filled with pretty much anything — meat, cheese, veggies, beans, etc. — and rolled shut. They are topped with sauces like salsa or mole, as well as cheese.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-53984576,width-700,height-525,imgsize-349128/enchiladas-are-corn-tortillas-filled-with-pretty-much-anything-meat-cheese-veggies-beans-etc-and-rolled-shut-they-are-topped-with-sauces-like-salsa-or-mole-as-well-as-cheese-.jpg)
Pan dulce (sweet bread) and Mexican hot chocolate are best served for breakfast, or as a late night snack.
![Pan dulce (sweet bread) and Mexican hot chocolate are best served for breakfast, or as a late night snack.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-53984577,width-700,height-525,imgsize-447179/pan-dulce-sweet-bread-and-mexican-hot-chocolate-are-best-served-for-breakfast-or-as-a-late-night-snack-.jpg)
Flan is a spongy, creamy, custard cake often flavored with vanilla and covered in caramelized sugar.
![Flan is a spongy, creamy, custard cake often flavored with vanilla and covered in caramelized sugar.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-53984578,width-700,height-525,imgsize-260499/flan-is-a-spongy-creamy-custard-cake-often-flavored-with-vanilla-and-covered-in-caramelized-sugar-.jpg)
Cajeta is another sweet treat made from caramelized goat's milk. It can be served as a topping, made into candy, spread on bread, and more.
![Cajeta is another sweet treat made from caramelized goat](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-53984579,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1424275/cajeta-is-another-sweet-treat-made-from-caramelized-goats-milk-it-can-be-served-as-a-topping-made-into-candy-spread-on-bread-and-more-.jpg)
Capirotada is similar to bread pudding. It's made from toasted bolillo bread soaked in syrup and cinnamon sticks and mixed with nuts and fruits.
![Capirotada is similar to bread pudding. It](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-53984580,width-700,height-525,imgsize-193437/capirotada-is-similar-to-bread-pudding-its-made-from-toasted-bolillo-bread-soaked-in-syrup-and-cinnamon-sticks-and-mixed-with-nuts-and-fruits-.jpg)
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